Main Street Covington presented several awards to businesses making an impact in the downtown area, at their annual general meeting Thursday night.

Board chair Dan Walden gave the organization's annual report and then began an award presentation ceremony.

Southern Heartland Art Gallery was presented with the Emerging Main Street Partner award. Andrea Smith, owner of Square Perk Café was recognized as the Main Street Business Owner of the Year.

City of Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston presented The Golden Brush Award to Sam Ramsey, the owner of Ramsey's Furniture. McKibben Music Store was the recipient of the Downtown Covington Champion award.

County Commission Chair Kathy Morgan presented that award to the business. Current Events Productions received Main Street Covington's Pop-Up Award.

For more on the Main Street Covington annual general meeting and award presentations, pick up the Sunday issue of The News.